14-year-old Vaibhav creates history: Scores a century in just 35 balls, becomes the youngest batter to do so in IPL, leads Rajasthan to a brilliant victory.

In a stunning display of talent, 14-year-old Vaibhav made history by scoring a century in just 35 balls, becoming the youngest player to achieve this feat in IPL history. His explosive innings powered Rajasthan to a thrilling victory, earning praise from fans and legends alike.

Thanks to 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi's stunning century, Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by 8 wickets. Chasing a target of 210 runs at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Rajasthan reached the score in the 16th over, losing just two wickets. Earlier, GT had posted 209/4 while batting first.

Monday turned out to be a record-breaking day for Vaibhav Suryavanshi. He became the youngest player in IPL and T20 history to score both a fifty and a century. Vaibhav smashed his century in just 35 balls — the fastest by an Indian in IPL history and the second-fastest overall. He also shared the highest partnership for Rajasthan Royals alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Facts

Joint Fastest Team Century: Rajasthan Royals scored their joint fastest team century, reaching 100 runs in just 7.4 overs. They had previously done the same in 2023 against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Most Sixes by an Indian in an IPL Innings: Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit 11 sixes, equaling the record for most sixes in an IPL innings by an Indian. Murali Vijay had also hit 11 sixes for Chennai Super Kings against Rajasthan Royals in 2010. Vaibhav now holds the record for most sixes in an innings for Rajasthan, breaking Sanju Samson's record of 10 sixes against RCB in 2018.
Biggest Run Chase vs Gujarat Titans: Rajasthan Royals successfully chased the highest total against Gujarat Titans in IPL history, scoring 210 in just 15.5 overs. The previous best was KKR’s 205-run chase against GT in 2023 in Ahmedabad.
Most Expensive Over of IPL 2025: Karim Janat bowled the most expensive over of IPL 2025 in his debut, conceding 30 runs. Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit him for 6 boundaries in the over — 3 sixes and 3 fours.
Generational Gap Highlight: Ishant Sharma (36 years, 238 days) bowled to Rajasthan Royals' young openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose combined age is 37 years and 153 days. When Ishant made his IPL debut in 2007, Vaibhav hadn’t even been born. Vaibhav scored 28 runs off Ishant's over.